Antonyms for deceive

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-seev

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈsiv

Definition of deceive

Origin : c.1300, from Old French decevoir (12c., Modern French décevoir) "to deceive," from Latin decipere "to ensnare, take in, beguile, cheat," from de- "from" or pejorative + capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Deceived; deceiver; deceiving.

verb mislead; be dishonest

Example sentences :

I have more than once tried to deceive you, but you will feel that I am not now speaking falsely.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

But even in early manhood he never sought to deceive himself.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

At the last push of fate Shakespeare will pose and deceive himself.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

She tries to deceive Caesar as to her wealth, and is shamed by her treasurer Seleucus.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

In short, when a person is always to deceive, it is impossible to be consistent.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

It is undoubtedly better to deceive him entirely, and since he will be stubborn he must be tricked.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

"I would not deceive her, or any woman living, upon any account," said Vivian.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

My father does not know my mind sufficiently, therefore he may deceive you; but I will not.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

But I am sure I never wished, I never intended, to deceive you.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for deceive

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